GTA 6 LEAKS | Lawyer Looks at the DMCA, Copyright, and Stolen IP (VL716)

Key Points

• The recent leak of Grand Theft Auto VI gameplay footage has caused significant disappointment within Rockstar Games, but the company does not anticipate any long-term effect on their ongoing projects or development timelines.
• Take-Two Interactive, the parent company of Rockstar Games, is proactively issuing copyright strikes and takedowns on leaked GTA VI material, although it's uncertain if they are legally justified in all cases, especially when the material is used for commentary or discussion rather than being shared directly.
• Fair use law may provide some protection for those who use leaked content for commentary or criticism, but it is not a guaranteed defense and the automated nature of DMCA takedown processes on platforms like YouTube often doesn't account for fair use considerations.